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10 POTATO GROWER | NOVEMBER 2017 10 POTATO GROWER | NOVEMBER 2017 Agrinos Biostimulants Agrinos's B Sure products are unique nutrient solutions that increase the activity of multiple critical metabolic and photosynthetic pathways in the crop. The nutrients found in B Sure—carbon, nitrogen, true protein, free amino acids and other micronutrients—boost plant metabolism, stimulate root growth, and support plant health and vigor. B Sure products also provide a highly bioavailable source of nitrogen that complements inorganic nitrogen. Use of B Sure improves a plant's capacity to resist stressful growing conditions. Agrinos 5-0-0 products are nutrient powders derived from organic, biologically extracted chitin, which supports crop productivity and soil health. When applied to the soil, Agrinos 5-0-0 promotes a robust soil microbial environment and interacts with the plant to increase crop productivity through faster fi eld establishment and higher nutrient uptake. Use of Agrinos 5-0-0 improves root structure, strengthens plant abiotic stress response functions and enhances soil health. Contact Agrinos at (888) 706-9505 or www.agrinos.com. New Products BioSafe Thermal Fogging BioSafe Systems offers thermal fogging applications with StorOx 2.0 bactericide/ fungicide or SaniDate 5.0 sanitizer/ disinfectant that will control pathogens in storage and help heal wounds from harvest. Thermal fogging application uses water vapor and chemical to easily penetrate the potato pile in all areas. The fi rst application should be made at door closure of storage using either SaniDate 5.0 or StorOx 2.0. Additional applications can be made during the storage season to maintain the quality of the storage and prevent loss. Contact BioSafe Systems at (860) 290-8890 or www.biosafesystems.com. Valley X-Tec Center Drive Valley's X-Tec advanced DC drive motor uses FastPass technology to operate up to twice the speed of a standard, high-speed AC center drive motor. The motor design provides constant torque at any speed, providing growers with unmatched control and additional options to maximize crop yields. The patented alignment technology and robust DC motor keep the pivot moving at a smooth, consistent pace, even over varied terrain. The drive technology allows the Valley X-Tec to move at speeds as low as 1 rpm or ramp up to a fast 136 rpm, giving growers the abilities to gain consistent application at any speed and to take on even the toughest terrain. The wide range of speeds available makes variable rate irrigation a natural fi t. Irrigators can also program their pivots to run at faster speeds over low spots, preventing over-watering in areas that need little or no water, while slowing down over areas that require more water. Contact Valley Irrigation at (402) 359-2201 or www.valleyirrigation.com. McFarlane Cobra Vertical Tillage Tool McFarlane introduces the Cobra to its lineup of Reel Disks. Cobra models feature their own unique set of disk blades and combine a highly aggressive cutting ability coupled with outstanding durability in a true vertical tillage tool. Cobra models feature Ingersoll disk blades in both standard and heavy-duty sizes. Available in working widths from 12 to 45 feet, the 4100 Series Reel Disks offer hydraulically adjustable gangs from 5 to 13 degrees followed by a Dura- Reel that cross-cuts residue and mixes it into the soil, aiding decomposition. The versatile fi nishing options ensure accurate seed depth and seed-to-soil contact at planting, resulting in even emergence and therefore better yields. McFarlane also offers a Cobra update kit to enable converting older 4000 and 4100 Series Reel Disks to the new confi gurations. Contact McFarlane Manufacturing Co. at (608) 643-3322 or www.fl exharrow.com. Challenger MT700 Series Track Tractors Challenger, a global brand of AGCO Corporation, has unveiled the next-generation MT700 Series track tractors. The Challenger MT700 is a complete package delivering the effi ciency of the AccuEngineering platform, combined with redesigned MobilTrac System, and integrated with the latest suite of Fuse Technologies. The tractor has been designed using the AccuEngineering platform and features new styling, as well as a new engine, transmission, undercarriage and hydraulics. Three available models from 380 to 431 horsepower are powered by AGCO Power 9.8-liter diesel engines equipped with concentric air systems. The tractors' AccuDrive powertrain features the convenience and smooth, seamless speed control of the Challenger Accu-VT continuously variable transmission, combined with state-of-the-art operating technology to produce a high- torque, low-speed approach. This innovation allows the MT700 Series tractors to run in the maximum torque range while delivering low fuel consumption to help increase productivity and reduce costs. Learn more at www.challenger-ag.us.